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Canary Islands property backdrop hailed for variety

The variety of attractions on the Canary Island of Tenerife is one of the key elements in its appeal, it has been stated, something which may interest Canary Islands property seekers.In a feature on the island, the Derbyshire Evening Telegraph commented that the Puerto De La Cruz was a particularly notable location, as it is [...]

By |2009-06-26T09:41:57+01:00April 24th, 2009|Articles|

Normandy property set for faster ferry access

A new high-speed cross-channel ferry service designed to rival budget air services has been unveiled.In a move that may interest Normandy property investors and others looking to buy in the north of France, LD Lines has announced the launch of a 112-metre catamaran ferry that will carry freight, cars and foot passengers faster than any [...]

By |2009-06-08T14:57:19+01:00April 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Fractional ownership hailed as Tuscany property alternative

Tuscany property seekers may wish to consider fractional ownership as a means of acquiring restored real estate in the Italian region, it has been suggested.Writing for the Independent, Janet Street-Porter said the popular practice of acquiring a ruined old home and restoring it has become harder to do in recent years, due to a diminishing [...]

By |2009-06-08T14:57:53+01:00April 23rd, 2009|Articles|

French property seekers advised of Alsace tourism events

The Alsace region of France is set to stage a wide number of events this summer, a representative of tourism promotion firm Alsace in the UK has stated.Spokesman for the organisation Tony Oliver said that this year will see the centenary of the production of the first Bugatti car in Molsheim near Strasbourg, commenting that [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:12:36+01:00April 22nd, 2009|Articles|

Antibes a popular French Riviera property destination, says expert

Britons keen on French Riviera property frequently turn to the town of Antibes, it has been stated.Representative from the Antibes Juan-les-Pins tourist board Lucy Howard said the area is "very popular" with visitors and residents from the UK.She added that it is good for property, noting: "You can find everything from luxury villas to small, [...]

By |2009-05-14T12:12:37+01:00April 22nd, 2009|Articles|

Costa del Sol property in tourism boost?

Malaga is likely to be one of this year's holiday hotspots, it has been suggested, something that could bolster the Costa del Sol property scene.The managing editor at airport hotels and parking firm Holiday Extras Mike Whiting said that Spain is the "top destination" for Britons this spring, noting that "Malaga is a big player" [...]

By |2009-06-08T14:58:58+01:00April 22nd, 2009|Articles|

July start for California property solar scheme

The city of San Diego will be providing financial help to California property buyers looking to install solar panels from July, it has been revealed.From that time those who wish to place the green energy devices on their homes can obtain upfront grants from the authority to pay for them, with the cost being recouped [...]

By |2009-06-08T15:18:09+01:00April 21st, 2009|Articles|

Quality golf courses the place for Spanish property buyers, says expert

Those keen on buying Spanish property connected to golf courses should look at more upmarket venues with good discounts, it has been suggested.In a feature on such properties, the Daily Mail stated that there has been an oversupply of golf-themed developments, with some places lacking in quality.However, it noted, some experts believe that those locations [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:41:15+01:00April 21st, 2009|Articles|

French Riviera property growing in affordability, figures show

New data has indicated that prices for French Riviera property have fallen, something that may offer investors new opportunities to buy.Data from the French estate agent's association, FNAIM's, latest housing market report has revealed that apartment prices in Toulon fell by 19.3 per cent in the past year, while in Cannes they dipped by 13.7 [...]

By |2009-06-08T14:59:52+01:00April 21st, 2009|Articles|